DOGE funding rose to nearly $40 million while its spending remained shielded

Entities and roles

• Russell VoughtTrump-appointed OMB director and acting CFPB director
• Elon MuskTrump-appointed senior adviser who led DOGE work
• Donald J. Trumppresident authorizing the administration action
• U.S. DOGE Servicerecipient of appropriations and agency transfers

Relationships in this file

1. Elon Muskled or funded the DOGE operationU.S. DOGE Service
2. Donald J. TrumpTrump-appointed senior adviser who led DOGE workElon Musk
3. Donald J. TrumpTrump-appointed OMB director and acting CFPB directorRussell Vought

Money trail

1. public costFunding available to DOGEnearly $40 million

   Reported public spending source

   Federal appropriations and transferring agencies

   Reported funds recipient

   U.S. DOGE Service

   Loss or cost borne by

   Federal taxpayers

Claims and evidence

1. factreported

   ProPublica's review of Office of Management and Budget records found that funding available to the DOGE operation led by Trump adviser Elon Musk had climbed to nearly $40 million while the White House withheld basic staffing and spending details.

   • ProPublica: DOGE's Millions: As Musk and Trump Gut Government, Their Ax-Cutting Agency Gets Cash InfusionPassages and source records documenting: DOGE funding rose to nearly $40 million while its spending remained shielded
2. factdocumented

   Elon Musk was the Trump-appointed senior adviser who led DOGE work.

   • The White House: President Trump participates in a press conference with departing DOGE adviser Elon MuskAppointment or biography record identifying Elon Musk as Trump-appointed senior adviser who led DOGE work
3. factdocumented

   Russell Vought was the Trump-appointed OMB director and acting CFPB director.

   • United States Senate: Roll Call Vote 37: Confirmation of Russell VoughtAppointment or biography record identifying Russell Vought as Trump-appointed OMB director and acting CFPB director